Adolescent fertility in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Adolescent fertility was 0.37 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Adolescent fertility in Sao Tome and Principe, 2003–2018
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Sao Tome and Principe recorded 0.37 for adolescent fertility in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
That represents a change of down 65.7% on the previous year and down 92.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adolescent fertility in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 5.12 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0.37, in 2018.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 91st out of 206 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Adolescent fertility in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5.12 | — |
| 2004 | 2.6 | -49.2% |
| 2006 | 1.78 | -31.5% |
| 2007 | 4.6 | +158.4% |
| 2009 | 3.13 | -32.0% |
| 2010 | 1.59 | -49.2% |
| 2012 | 1.51 | -5.0% |
| 2013 | 1.44 | -4.6% |
| 2015 | 1.07 | -25.7% |
| 2017 | 1.08 | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 0.37 | -65.7% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 0.37 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.13, 33% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 0.37 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.87, 20% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.45 | 1.78 | 5.12 | 5 |
| 2010s | 1.18 | 0.37 | 1.59 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
More population data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.2548 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -8.57 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.2548 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2436 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 366.66 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.9 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.518 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.248 (2100)
- Population density 556.27 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 34,182 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adolescent fertility in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Adolescent fertility in Sao Tome and Principe was 0.37 in 2018, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest adolescent fertility recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 5.12 in 2003.
- What is the lowest adolescent fertility recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.37 in 2018.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for adolescent fertility?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 91st out of 206 countries with data for 2018.
- Is adolescent fertility rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 92.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Adolescent fertility. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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